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Ledbury Town Council Passes Motion To Reduce Cost Of Hiring St Katherine's Square
Ledbury Town Council have passed a motion to reduce the cost of hiring St Katherine's Square for small traders.
Herefordshire Water Supply Pressures Following Hot Weather
Following the period of hot weather, rivers which flow through Herefordshire are experiencing particularly low water levels.
Herefordshire Market Towns Lose Out On "Town Of Culture" Shortlist
In early 2026, the Herefordshire market towns of Leominster, Ledbury and Ross-On-Wye made applications to become the UK's very first "Town of Culture" in 2028.
Herefordshire Council Issues Safety Warning Over Lithium Battery Disposal
A safety warning has been issued after a fire broke out inside a bin lorry during collections in Herefordshire last week.
New £7-Million Health Centre In Leominster To Open On The 4th Of July 2026
The new Marsh Court Health Centre in Leominster is to be officially opened on Saturday the 4th of July by Prof Sir Sam Everington.
Consultation Launched Over 156-Home Housing Development
A new housing development at Marsh Farm in Ross-On-Wye has been proposed by Landra Developments.
Your Herefordshire News Headlines
NEWS | Police appeal for witnesses after a man was reportedly seen exposing his penis to people
A man has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in Gloucester and police are appealing for information as part of their investigation. At around 5.30pm today (Monday 27 April), police were called with a report that a man was exposing his penis to people whilst at the Holmleigh Park playing fields on Tuffley Lane. […]
JAILED | Domestic abuser jailed for horrific attacks on partner
On Thursday 23 April, Stefan Ramsden was handed a 10-year extended sentence during a hearing at Cardiff Crown Court for subjecting his then-partner to a campaign of domestic abuse and violence which spanned an 18-month period. The 34-year-old from Newport had previously pleaded guilty to threats to kill, coercive and controlling behaviour and witness […]
POLICE APPEAL | Police issue nationwide appeal to HGV drivers as sexual assault investigation continues
Detectives investigating a report of sexual assault near services on the M1 are making a direct appeal to HGV drivers for information about the incident. The incident happened in Baines Lane – an access road which links the services with the A47 Hinckley Road – between 6.20pm and 6.40pm on Saturday (25 April). A woman […]
Hereford Times News Headlines
Finalists announced for Herefordshire tourism awards
Finalists have been announced for the 2026 Visit Herefordshire Tourism Awards.
Huge flames came within metres of man's home amid wildfire
A Herefordshire man whose home was just metres away from roaring flames from a wildfire has spoken out on the ordeal.
Councillor's fears as duchy seeks buyer for £6.5million farms
Concerns have been raised over the future of farmland after a major royal landowner put more than 600 acres up for sale.
National News Headlines
New Technical Education Pathways For 14 Year Olds In Andy Burnham Reforms
New technical education routes will be available to 14-year-olds as Andy Burnham drives reforms to tackle youth unemployment..
Burnham Calls For Cross Party Talks On Social Care Reform
Andy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election..
Heat Health Alerts Raised As Fourth Heatwave Of The Summer Looms
Heat health alerts have been upgraded to amber in some areas of England as the fourth heatwave of the year looms and parts of the country struggle with persistent dry weather..
Pete Trigg Wins!
Congratulations to Pete Trigg who has been recognised as Volunteer of the year at the Hereford Times Heath & Social Care Awards back in 2022
This award was sponsored by Cambian
Pete Trigg has been a member of Hereford Hospital Radio for over 10 years. Pete is a natural broadcaster and his warmth and local knowledge really inspires many to look up to him at Hospital Radio.
Pete for a number of years has acted as mentor to many of our new members who have gone on to develop their own careers, and his ability to make radio easy is something of an art.
Being patient, and generous with his time, both at the studio, and on the wards, Pete make a presenter feel at ease.
'Pete and his wife have given up huge amounts of time over many years to support HHR, the patients and the community ' wrote the person who nominated him. " In early years the presenters would go around the wards before their shows and collects requests. At weekend they would help with fund raising."
Pete broadcasts every Sunday from 9am
